A burst pipe is something both homeowners and business
owners can face anytime in their life and it’s no doubt one of the most
frustrating problems that can totally ruin the peace of mind. However, it
becomes necessary to fix it ASAP. The problem of a burst pipe can’t be solved
by following any sort of DIY solutions instead it requires enough knowledge and
skills. Therefore, to avoid any further problems you should reach out to
professionals to avail plumbing repair
service to make your life run smoothly.
When it comes to fixing, repair, replacement, and
installment of anything related to plumbing be that valve, pipes, flush, drain
or sewer backup then you seriously need New Well Plumbing & Heating Ltd.
Moreover, our professional experts have shared some of the
basic know-how to repair burst pipes-
Tools and Materials Needed-
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Steel wool
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Lead-free solder
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Soldering paste
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Mini-copper pipe cutter
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Torch kit ( must include striker and torch)
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½ inch copper fittings
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½ inch copper pipe
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Stop and waste valve
What Are The Basic Steps Involved To Repair Burst Pipes?
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Firstly, you need to determine the exact
location for the valve near a heated area or on a water line.
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Secondly, it’s important to put off the main
valve where water can enter in the home.
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Thirdly, make sure to open the lowest fixture in
your home in order to drain any water out immediately.
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Thirdly, with the use of pipe cutter remove the
desired section of the pipe by rotating the pipe cutter around the pipe to
tighten it until the pipes cut through.
Then clean any sort of burrs with the use
of steel wool.
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Fourthly, remove the petcock from the valve for
a temporary basis allowing you to install the valve in the right direction of
water flow.
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Fifthly, install a new pipe by ensuring the
correct size of the pipe to fit the existing pipeline
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Sixthly, clean pipe and also the stop-and waste
valve with steel wool.
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Spread soldering flux on both the pipe and valve
fitting outside and inside respectively.
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Then carefully slide the valve fitting onto the
end of the pipeline.
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With the help of wearing “safety goggles” make
sure to heat the fitting and the pipe on the connected part with the use of a
propane torch.
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By using soldering techniques connect all the
new sections of the pipes to the existing waterline.
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Lastly, replace the temporary petcock and then
open the main water line in order to check any leaks.
Who to Hire?
Help yourself to save more time, expense, and energy by
hiring a professional licensed expert company New Well Plumbing Ltd to assist
you to resolve plumbing issues. Immediately avail plumbing repair service in Ajax.
